1. Scope

1.1 This practice covers the determination of the acceptability of a concrete floor for receiving the installation of resilient flooring.

1.2 This practice includes suggestions for the construction of a concrete floor to ensure its acceptability for installation of resilient flooring.

1.3 This practice does not cover the adequacy of the concrete floor to perform its structural requirements.

1.4 This practice covers the necessary preparation of such floors prior to the installation of resilient flooring.

1.5 This practice does not supersede in any manner the resilient flooring manufacturer's instruction. Consult the individual manufacturer for specific recommendations.

1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)

C472 Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum, Gypsum Plasters and Gypsum Concrete

D4259 Practice for Abrading Concrete

D4263 Test Method for Indicating Moisture in Concrete by the Plastic Sheet Method

D4397 Specification for Polyethylene Sheeting for Construction, Industrial, and Agricultural Applications

E1155 Test Method for Determining FF Floor Flatness and FL Floor Levelness Numbers

E1486 Test Method for Determining Floor Tolerances Using Waviness, Wheel Path and Levelness Criteria

E1745 Specification for Plastic Water Vapor Retarders Used in Contact with Soil or Granular Fill under Concrete Slabs

F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings

F710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring

F1869 Test Method for Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate of Concrete Subfloor Using Anhydrous Calcium Chloride

F2170 Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using in situ Probes

Keywords

adhesive removers; cement; concrete floors; installation; moisture; moisture vapor emissions; pH testing; preparation; resilient flooring; rubber; slabs; Acceptability; Adhesive removers; Flooring/floor covering systems (concrete); Installation--flooring applications; Moisture vapor processing; Resilient flooring; Specimen preparation (general); Subflooring; Terrazzo flooring

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 91.060.30 (Ceilings. Floors. Stairs); 97.150 (Non-textile floor coverings)

DOI: 10.1520/F0710-98

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